I don't even know where to begin. Divorce. Just want to know what my rights are? What do I do about the house/bills and whatnot?

There are divorce attorneys in most jurisdictions that offer free consultations, where you can meet the attorney, ask questions, and get basic...

Im confused about what I am entitled to in the divorce.

In all divorce cases, the Court is obligated to make a fair and equitable division of assets between the parties. That does not always mean equal....

Can I take my husbands car as long as its in my divorce paperwork?

You are encouraged to expedite service on your spouse, and file a petition for emergency temporary relief regarding the car, and for support. If a...

Special circumstances child support question

The general principle is that the older the child, the higher priority in support determination that child will be entitled to. If you have...

Can I get a divorce when only married 7 months

The Court can award a divorce whenever it has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter of the proceedings, and grounds for the dissolution...

Can I sue a school

To prove negligence, you must show the school owed a duty of care to your child, that it breached the duty of care and that the breach was the...

My son turned 18 in October, my current support is $689, can I ask for a modification for a lower amount?

Current child support obligations terminate when a child is emancipated by law (generally when he turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is...

Can I appeal a child custody case?

The first avenue of relief for many litigants who believe the Court's decision was wrong is a Motion for Reconsideration whereby the trial judge is...

My husband is holding me responsible for half of credit card debt. Can I have him pay 50/50 on medical bills ?

Debt is considered a property interest in Illinois. The division of debt between the parties is to be equitable. The doesn't necessarily mean...

When you commenced the divorce proceeding, a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was filed. It is the initial pleading in any divorce case,...